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2026 S2 Academic Excellence Award: Postgraduate

The Murdoch University Academic Excellence Awards (MUAEAs) acknowledge and reward new students who have a record of high academic achievement in previous studies.

The Domestic Postgraduate category of the MUAEAs are awarded to commencing students with an average grade of 75% or higher or equivalent GPA in a Bachelor degree course prior to applying to a Murdoch University Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework degree.

Provider:
Murdoch University
No. of Scholarships:
Multiple
Duration of Award:
1 year
Level of study:
  • Postgraduate
Semester Availability:
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be a domestic applicant commencing your first semester and/or trimester of study at the time of award
  • be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit points) or have exceptional reasons for studying part-time or external. Please note that part-time students will receive a pro-rata payment.
  • have a good academic record with an average WAM (weighted average mark) of 75% or higher, in the Bachelor degree course prior to applying to the Murdoch University postgraduate course.
  • give permission for your image and name to be used by the University in our media and publications and to co-operate with reasonable marketing requests for the purposes of publicity for the MUAEA Scholarship.

Please note that this scholarship is NOT available to:

  • Students enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Students who have been awarded this scholarship in previous years.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form here.

Required Documents

    Payment Method

    Payments will be made directly into recipient's nominated bank account in the following instalments:

    • $1,500 in the semester you are awarded
    • $1,500 in the consecutive second semester

    Scholarship payment processing commences from week 7 of each respective semester.

    Note: While we endeavour to process and pay all scholarship student payments within week 7 and/or 8 of the respective semester, in some unforeseen circumstances your payment may arrive in your bank account later than week 8.

    All payments are subject to your acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.